I tried 9 of Aldi's seasonal summer products, and I'd buy most of them again

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I tried nine summertime foods from Aldi.

Paige Bennett

Why meteorologists avoid afternoon and evening flights in the summer

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As a teacher, I'm done feeling guilty for having summers off

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I usually pack my summers with home projects and errands. This year, I'm letting myself rest.

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I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. From now on, the winner will always be in my freezer.

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The hottest temperature recorded in every state

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A sign for extreme heat in Death Valley, California.

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The 6 purses you need right now and 5 you should get rid of, according to stylists and designers

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Not all purse trends are created equally.

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Summer vacation is only getting more expensive for parents, with some spending thousands of dollars on camp: It's 'highway robbery'

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Parents are going into debt and adjusting their work schedules to make sure their kids have care this summer.

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Why we are hard-wired to feel 'sunshine guilt' — and what you can do to manage it

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If you're experiencing "sunshine guilt" experts recommend staying active indoors or making time for your favorite hobbies.

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I want to give my kid the kind of summer I had in the '90s. I'm limiting technology and choosing spontaneity over structure.

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The author is limiting technology for her son this summer and giving him time to get bored outside and play.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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Costco has plenty of great items this July.

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